Postcode Analysis West Oxfordshire, South East

MADLEY BROOK LANE, OX28 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADLEY BROOK LANE, OX28 1BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

248

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX28 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 67% economic activity and an average age of 35, OX28 1BS is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £340k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX28 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Madley Brook Lane, 1.0km from Newland in Witney. Administratively it sits within Witney East ward and the Witney constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for OX28 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00169090 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX28 1BS. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 325,000

11 sales · Mean £ 348,363

Detached

£ 415,000

5 sales · Mean £ 412,000

Semi-Detached

£ 338,500

2 sales · Mean £ 338,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX28 1BS has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Other theft11
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Madley Brook Community Primary School

Good293 pupils0.3 km
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Springfield School

Good109 pupils0.3 km
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Wood Green School

Good1221 pupils0.6 km
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The Blake Church of England Primary School

Good365 pupils1.5 km
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Witney Community Primary School

Inadequate219 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • New Peking Express0.3 km
  • The Harbour0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Madley Park Community Cafe0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Combe6.5 km
  • Finstock6.6 km
  • Hanborough7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hazel Close0.1 km
  • Hazel Close0.1 km
  • Cedar Drive0.1 km
  • Cedar Drive0.1 km
  • The Bridge0.2 km